Nintendo Switch 2 specs revealed. Full breakdown of hardware and features

We don’t need to speculate any longer, Nintendo Switch 2 specs are finally out, and now we know what makes this little beast so powerful. Turns out, most of the things from the leaks were right. It really is a bigger, loaded handheld packed with solid upgrades.

Nintendo Switch 2 specs are here

It’s been pretty quiet about Switch 2 for a while now, we already got most of what we wanted to know. The release date, the price (which, despite some bumps, thankfully didn’t go up in the US), and most importantly, the new games lineup. Hades 2 will be a console exclusive on Switch 2, just like From Software’s new multiplayer, The Duskbloods. So the only one that was missing was a full spec list, but Nintendo finally dropped that too.

1. Processor: Nintendo never really reveals this detail and it’s always a “custom NVIDIA process,” but pretty much all the leaks point to the NVIDIA T239. It has an 8-core ARM Cortex-A78C CPU, with six cores for games and two saved for operating system.
2. Graphics: GPU based on NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, supporting DLSS and ray tracing.
3. Memory: 12GB RAM, with 3GB reserved for system functions.
4. Storage: 256GB of internal storage, expandable up to 2TB via microSD Express cards.
5. Display: 7.9-inch LCD touchscreen with a 1920x1080 resolution, supporting HDR10 and VVR up to 120HZ (in handheld mode).
6. Battery Life: Estimated between 2 to 6.5 hours, depending on usage, with a full recharge time of approximately 3 hours.
7. Dock: Equipped with two USB ports, HDMI output supporting up to 4K at 60Hz or 1440p at 120Hz, and a built-in Ethernet port. The dock also features a cooling fan.
8. Joy-Con 2 controllers: Redesigned with larger buttons and magnetic attachments to the console. They now include a mouse sensor and a dedicated “C” button for the new GameChat feature.
9. Audio & Connectivity: Built-in microphone with noise and echo cancellation, stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi 6 support, Bluetooth 3.0, and a wired LAN port available when docked.

So, Switch 2 isn’t quite on par with Steam Deck, but calling it a mid-tier PC isn’t far off either. It’s definitely a big leap from the original Switch. It’s built for efficiency and portability, with some solid modern features like DLSS and HDR – not raw power. And that was the whole point.

Anyway, only three weeks left now!

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